I’ve also used avocado in sweet recipes before. And why not? With it’s mild flavor, it’s the perfect ingredient in desserts where a creamy texture is desired, like this riff on an Italian classic: Avocado Panna Cotta.

Recipe for Avocado Panna Cotta

Yield:4-6 servings

This is a "not very sweet" dessert with subtle avocado flavor. I like to let it set in cups and serve it like a custard, but you are welcome to present it in the unmolded fashion that's more traditional for panna cotta, if you like. Feel free to garnish with additional chopped avocado, too.

Directions:

1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup milk; whisk with a fork, then let stand to soften, about 5 minutes.

2. In a small pot on the stove, heat cream, 1 cup of the milk, honey and salt over low heat. Add the gelatin-milk mixture, and continue to heat, whisking constantly. Take it off the heat just before it comes to a simmer and allow it to cool.

3. Blend together the last 1/2 cup of milk with the avocado until smooth. Whisk this into the gelatin mixture after it's cooled down some, then allow to come to room temperature.

4. Carefully pour into custard cups (I also like using small jelly jars) or ramekins and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for several hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator until set.

5. Serve in the cups, jars, or ramekins (or unmold by dipping ramekins briefly into hot water and running tip of a knife around edges, then invert onto plates). Drizzle a little more honey on top before serving, if desired.

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Looks amazing, Winnie! I use avocados in sweets all the time, usually as an egg sub but also for creamy texture (as in ice cream). I love the flavor of avocados so to me, avocado + sweet makes total sense! And I bet this could easily be adapted to my crazy ACD requirements ;)

I made this last night after looking over a few different panna cotta recipes. It was amazing. I’ve been looking into making green tea and other tea panna cotta’s and am going to adjust your recipe to work with it. Thanks so much for the inspiration! I’ve got you book marked now. :)

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Hi there! I'm Winnie. I am a published author and I create and photograph seasonally inspired recipes here at Healthy Green Kitchen. I am also a body positive, habit-focused nutrition and strength coach, as well as a competitive powerlifter. I live in NY's Hudson Valley with my husband, kids, cats, dogs, and chickens.